Ellen S. Zerbe

Ellen S. Zerbe, 98, passed away Thursday July 17th in the Laurel Living Center, Hamburg, Tilden Twp., where she had been a resident for four years.

Born in Penn Twp., she was the daughter of the late Raymond D. Schlappich and Carrie S. (Ohlinger) Schlappich.

She was formerly employed by the Berkshire Knitting Mill in Wyomissing, Camp Industries in Reading, and Sparkle Wash in Laureldale.

She was a member of Bern Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bern Twp. where she was a member of the Bern Church Senior Citizens.

She enjoyed playing bingo.

Surviving is one son, Irwin Zerbe, husband of Dorothy "Dottie" Zerbe of Leesport.

There are three grandchildren, Karen L., wife of David Weidner and Randie I. Zerbe, husband of Barbara both of Hamburg, and Michael A. Zerbe, husband of Veronica of Reading. Also, five great grandchildren, Christine and Jeremy Weidner, Rebecca Zerbe, and Alexa and Michael, Jr. Zerbe.

There is one brother, George Schlappich and one sister, Elsie Bare both of Bernville.

She is predeceased by a daughter, Mae Zerbe, five sisters and five brothers.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd at 10:30 am in Bern Evangelical Lutheran Church, 820 West Leesport Rd., Leesport, PA 19533 with Rev. David Roper officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. A viewing will be held Tuesday morning from 9:30 am until time of service in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bern Evangelical Lutheran Church at the above address.

The Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.